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Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision
Jason Guildea navigated a challenging market to secure $7.1 million for a harbourside estate that captured the attention of both local and international buyers before finding the perfect match.
Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale
Brenton Milewski prioritised vendor security over maximum price to align a settlement chain in 18 days.
Is your business ready for the upcoming AML changes?
New AML laws are coming to real estate. Here's what you need to know.
Three rate hikes finally hit housing market as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slowdown
REA Group's latest Market Snapshot shows higher interest rates are reshaping market conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne cooling,…
Harcourts NSW continues record growth trajectory as network expansion accelerates
Harcourts NSW/ACT accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026, putting the network on track…
Woodards marks ten years of Vinnies CEO Sleepout with tenth soup van, surpassing $1 million milestone
Real estate network's decade of CEO Sleepout fundraising tops $1 million, funding two more soup vans for Victorians…
Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region
A hands-on approach and presentation-first strategy delivered four offers in 10 days for Allie Coutts, proving that meticulous…
Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record
David Howe's data-driven approach educates cautious buyers through 120 days of market uncertainty, delivering a Northbridge street record…
Labor backflips on key CGT reforms after backlash
The Albanese Government has announced four major concessions to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, easing pressure on…
Home prices climb 12% in sharpest annual gain since 2022 as rental vacancies hit record strain
Australia's median house price has climbed to $1.15 million as rental vacancies hit crisis lows, with the REIA…
Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation
Dikshant Dhungel's decision to leave a 40-year family home untouched and let buyers imagine the possibilities paid off…
Agent’s database match delivers Wellington off-market sale in five days
Sarah Mairs turned a chance meeting at an open home into a swift off-market sale, matching a furniture-focused…
NRL legend Ben Ikin joins Queensland PropTech firm SearchX as CEO to lead national growth
SearchX has announced the appointment of Ben Ikin as Chief Executive Officer, marking a major milestone in the…
Harcourts Inner East appoints respected property management leader Nicky Talbot
Harcourts Inner East appoints industry veteran Nicky Talbot to lead its property management division as part of the…
The clock is ticking: Why AML integrations are your secret weapon for complying Tranche 2
With Tranche 2 less than a month away, real estate agencies must have AUSTRAC enrolment, a compliance officer,…
$49k fines and forced 14-day lockouts: REIV fights back against chaotic consumer bill
Victoria's Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 could hit agents with fines of nearly $49,000 for not disclosing sale…
Entry-level Brisbane apartments now more expensive than Sydney
Three previous RBA rate hikes erase gains from falling home prices as Brisbane units overtake Sydney's lower quartile…
Balancing act: RBA holds cash rate amid softening economy
A definitive turning point for the property sector as economists, and real estate leaders analyse the path ahead…
Are buyers calling the shots in Melbourne’s housing market?
As more Melbourne listings undergo price reductions, realistic expectations and strong buyer relationships are becoming critical to achieving…
Veteran Brisbane agents join Harcourts to launch new Northside business
John and Sue Ward bring 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record on Brisbane's Northside…
Mae Chan joins Ray White Upper North Shore
The experienced Upper North Shore agent says the opportunity to work alongside some of the region's top performers…
Harcourts SA/VIC appoints James Aubert as Performance Coach
James Aubert brings real estate experience, relationship-focused leadership and a Bachelor of Psychological Science to a newly appointed…
McGrath Wantirna opens as demand strengthens in Melbourne’s east
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of its newest office in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Wantirna.…
Six-day sale demonstrates what Cessnock buyers want right now
A well-priced, move-in-ready home with a rare second bathroom drew nine inspection groups and sold in less than…
‘No excuse’: rushed tax laws threaten wages and jobs
Peak business groups unite in unprecedented backlash as "snap" two-day Senate inquiry into Labor's massive capital gains tax…
AI staging drives double the inquiry and swift sale in Strathfield
Matthew Blackmore's AI-driven virtual staging approach generated double the inquiry and delivered multiple above-expectation offers in five days,…
EOFY is a good time to review more than just your finances
Why the end of financial year is the ideal moment for real estate agencies to audit operational processes,…
Not prospecting is the selfish choice
Tim Smith has sold $7 billion in real estate across 27 years with Coldwell Banker. His message to…
From flatline to property fortune: the unexpected suburbs locking in 10-year price turnarounds
Discover the suburbs that flipped the script from flatline growth to staggering 270%+ surges over the last decade.
Rising sales listings and tightening rentals are reshaping the market
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee reveals a widening gap between property sales and rental stock as federal…
Tina Sander Inducted into Harcourts Hall of Fame at HX 2026
HX 2026 International Awards Gala Dinner caps two days of learning and celebration as Harcourts recognises outstanding performance…
Tasmanian first-home buyers facing devastating ‘cliff edge’ as Stamp Duty exemption abruptly ends
Hidden budget cuts and a ruthless June 30 settlement deadline leave agents scrambling, as experts warn pending property…
Highland Double Bay Malouf strengthens leadership team with the appointment of Sam Schumann as Equity Partner
Highland Double Bay Malouf elevates Sam Schumann to Equity Partner following sales performance of $112.7 million across 44…
Sydney house prices post second-largest dollar drop on record
Sydney house prices have suffered their sharpest quarterly decline in seven years, with a $75,000 drop as rising…
Ray White’s Adam Downes adds Indooroopilly to his growing Brisbane west portfolio
Adam Downes expands his Brisbane western suburbs footprint, taking on the Ray White Indooroopilly franchise